Abstract: Power is transmitted to an implanted receiving coil oriented such that an axis of the receiving coil is parallel to skin of a subject. A transmitting coil is in a housing, which is placed against the skin. A central axis of the transmitting coil is perpendicular to the skin. A portion of the transmitting coil is over the receiving coil. A first distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to a center of the receiving coil, is greater than a second distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to an inner edge of the portion of the transmitting coil. The first distance is less than a third distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to an outer edge of the portion of the transmitting coil. Circuitry powers the implant by driving current through the transmitting coil that induces current is the receiving coil.

Abstract: Provided is a non-invasive method of modulating the activity of a cell, comprising the steps of delivering a MAR gene into said cell and applying a magnetic stimulation to said cell. The medical use of magnetogenetics in treating diseases is also provided.

Abstract: An implantable neural probe includes a flexible substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The probe has an elongated three dimensional shape with an exterior surface and an interior surface such that the exterior surface of the probe includes at least a portion of first surface of the flexible substrate and the interior surface of the probe includes at least a portion of the second surface of the flexible substrate. The probe may include an array of one or more neural stimulators disposed on the flexible substrate and configured to stimulate neurons. The probe may alternatively or additionally include an array of one or more neural sensors configured to sense brain neurons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliary Magnetic Stimulation (MS) coil arrangement and system, applicable particularly but not exclusively to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) arrangements. The invention provides an auxiliary MS coil arrangement for external magnetic stimulation of a body configured for cooperation with a primary MS coil winding. The auxiliary MS coil arrangement comprises an elongate conductive element formed of a current collecting portion for positioning in the magnetic field produced by a primary MS coil winding, a head portion comprising a magnetic stimulation winding having one or more turns, and a bridge portion extending between the current collecting portion and the head portion for enabling current flow from the current collecting portion to the head portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for magnetic particle conjugates, methods of making the magnetic particle conjugates, methods of using magnetic particle conjugates, and the like.

Abstract: A system (1) for treating and monitoring the condition of an eye (6) includes a light source, preferably a non-lasing LED (2), for irradiating the eye at a wavelength sufficient to reverse eye damage. The system also includes an excitation light source, preferably a non-lasing LED (4), for exciting fluorescence in the eye and a detector (22) for detecting fluorescence stimulated by the excitation LED (4). The system may also include a second non-lasing light source, preferably a non-lasing LED, for irradiating the eye; and a detector for detecting scatter of light from the eye. Methods for monitoring, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions such as cataracts are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for targeted UVB phototherapy for treating autoimmune disorders and other indications. In one embodiment, a phototherapeutic system can include a radiation source configured to emit light. At least 75% of the light emitted by the radiation source can have a target wavelength range with a bandwidth between 298 nm and 307 nm. The phototherapeutic system can also include a controller operably connected to the radiation source and configured to determine a dosage for a phototherapy session. Dosage can correspond to a product of the intensity of the radiation source and an exposure time of the radiation source, and may have an upper bound less than 1 minimal erythema dose (MED). Delivery of the dose of phototherapy can stimulate an immune response to treat an autoimmune disorder.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to wearable phototherapy devices; and more particularly, flexible, attachable, phototherapy devices for wound treatment at a skin surface of a user. The flexible devices include a flexible attachment strip configured to contact and secure the device to the skin surface, a moistening band attached to a bottom surface of the attachment strip and configured to contact the skin surface, and a light-emitting assembly including at least one organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and at least one emission modifier. The flexible device can further include one or more sensors disposed along the bottom surface of the flexible attachment strip, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, and a flexible printed circuit board (FBCB) including a communication microchip and a memory microchip connected to the flexible attachment strip such that the flexible device can provide remote medical treatment.

Abstract: In part, the disclosure relates to systems and methods for applying treatment energy, e.g., electromagnetic radiation such as laser radiation, to body areas having bulges and fat deposits and loose skin. Methods and systems disclosed herein are surprisingly effective in generating a desirable temperature profile in a target region (e.g., moderate hyperthermia in a range of about 42 to about 47° C.)). Such systems and methods also provide a dynamic balance of heating (via the application of optical radiation to the skin surface) and cooling, while substantially confining treatment temperatures to the treatment region (e.g., at or below the dermal-hypodermal (D/H) junction). In some aspects, systems and methods are provided that simultaneously reduce fatty deposits (e.g., through lipolysis) and tighten the skin (e.g., through the increased production of collagen) while minimizing patient discomfort and unintended damage, for example, within the epidermis and hypodermis regions adjacent the treatment region.

Abstract: A treatment planning apparatus of the present invention comprises a processor configured to predict a degree of sharpness of an X-ray image which is acquired with assumed X-ray intensity and calculate position uncertainty of an affected area, calculate irradiation parameters of a therapeutic radiation based on the calculated position uncertainty of the affected area, calculate an X-ray irradiation amount with which a patient is irradiated by an X-ray imaging device with the assumed X-ray intensity and calculate a dose distribution of the therapeutic radiation which is irradiated to the patient using the calculated irradiation parameters of the therapeutic radiation and a display that displays the calculated X-ray irradiation amount and the calculated therapeutic radiation dose distribution.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a monitoring system for monitoring the positioning of a patient relative to a treatment apparatus operable to deliver radiation along a radiation path. A model generation module is arranged to generate a model of a surface of a patient being monitored. A comparison module determines a transformation required to match the generated model to the stored model target surface. An offset determination module then utilizes the transformation and data indicative of a current position of a treatment apparatus to determine an offset value indicative of the offset of the surface of a patient relative to an axis corresponding to a determined current radiation path for radiation generated by the treatment apparatus applied to a patient. If the offset value exceeds a threshold, a warning may be generated or treatment may be halted.

Abstract: A method of evaluating a maximal dose deposited by an X-ray beam within a medium comprises the steps of: (a) irradiating said medium by said X-rays beam penetrating into a depth of said medium along an axis of said X-ray beam; (b) measuring a dose distribution along said axis. The step of measuring said dose distribution further comprises measuring cross-sectional distributions with a predetermined incremental shift thereof along said beam axis, and calculating a 1-dimensional function of said maximal dose in dependence on said depth taken from maximum dose at each cross-sectional distribution at each depth.

Abstract: A particle therapy system has an irradiation system attached to a rotary drum of a gantry. A radiation treatment cage disposed in the rotary drum includes a movable floor including a horizontal floor portion. The movable floor includes a number of footboards connected bendably and X-ray transmission plates. The movable floor has a slide member at each end thereof, and the slide member is movably attached to a guide rail that is provided for each of opposite side surfaces of the irradiation system. X-ray sources are disposed outside the rotary drum apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the rotary drum and attached to the outer surface of the rotary drum. The irradiation system includes X-ray detection systems opposite to the X-ray sources.

Abstract: A therapeutic ultrasound system transmits a staggered or interleaved pattern of therapy beams for use in sonothrombolysis and other Vascular Acoustic Resonators (VAR) mediated therapy. The inventive technique minimizes VAR, e.g. microbubble, destruction due to adjacent beams, ensures uniform sonication of the targeted region by filling in the spaces between the beams in subsequent passes, and further provides a means for bubble replenishment to maximize the clot lysis from ultrasound. The technique is also applicable to diagnostic ultrasound, VAR mediated drug delivery and blood brain barrier opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic ultrasonic wave generating device. The present invention includes: a rotating motor; an ultrasonic wave generating unit being provided with a transducer generating ultrasonic waves; and a focus rotation movement unit moving the focus of the ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic wave generating unit in a circle on the same plane by receiving a transmission of rotational force of the rotating motor. The present invention enables: the focus of ultrasonic waves to be moved in the circle having a constant radius at a uniform depth under the skin; and energy to be applied uniformly and evenly within the movement radius, thereby enabling enhancement of therapeutic performance.

Abstract: A device (1) for therapeutic treatment of a target (2) comprising at least one ultrasound transducer (3) for generating and transmitting ultrasound pulses to the target and at least one detector (4) to detect ultrasound waves (6) backscattered from structures. The device (1) comprises a signal processing unit (8) to select an output of the at least one detector (4) caused by backscattered waves (6). The selected output has a frequency around an even harmonics of the emitted frequency (f) of the ultrasound pulses. The device (1) comprises a processor (7) to provide an output of the selected signal indicative of a parameter of the backscattered waves (6) in the frequency band around the even harmonics. The processor calculates if the parameter of the backscattered waves (6) in the frequency band is above a preset threshold (13), and provides an alert signal (9) when the parameter exceeds the threshold (13).

Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to absorbing elements in respiratory face masks. Applicants have developed a structure for respiratory masks that can both absorb moisture from the face (such as perspiration, as well as from condensed moisture in the breath), and maintain a low breath resistance (won't increase the breath resistance significantly). The structure may comprise an annular structure added to the respiratory masks for moisture management, wherein the annular structure comprises moisture absorbent materials. This structure may also be known as an absorbing element operable to absorb moisture effectively, provide a respiratory mask with improved moisture control characteristics, reduce fogging of a face shield or eyeglasses of the wearer, and reduce the amount of uncomfortable moisture buildup on the face of the wearer.

Abstract: A foldable filtering face-piece respirator is disclosed. The respirator includes a mask body having a line of demarcation that separates the mask body into a first portion and a second portion. The respirator also includes an exhalation valve positioned on the line of demarcation and in a central area of the mask body such that the exhalation valve is positioned essentially over a wearer's mouth during use. The line of demarcation is discontinuous at the location of the valve.

Abstract: A cartridge holder for a respirator, the cartridge holder including a fit-check device with a sealing platen that can be actuated between a first, unsealed position and a second, sealed position in which at least a portion of the sealing platen contacts a major surface of a disposable filter cartridge within the cartridge holder so as to prevent airflow through the disposable filter cartridge.

Abstract: A container includes a fire-retarding material, a substantially airtight cavity, and a reinforcement material. The substantially airtight cavity is formed by the fire-retarding material and is sized to hold at least one item. The reinforcement material is connected with the fire-retarding material.

Abstract: An ergonomic hose load platform for a fire fighting vehicle is provided. The ergonomic hose load platform includes a platform and at least one pivot mount defining a pivot axis. The platform is pivotable about the pivot axis to open and close the platform.

Abstract: A dry sprinkler has a casing tube having an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice. When the sprinkler is in a non-actuated state, an inlet seal assembly operatively seals the inlet orifice and an outlet seat assembly operatively seals the outlet orifice. A translating member extends through the casing tube between an inlet and an outlet. The translating member axially translates from a first position, in which the translating member retains the inlet seal assembly in a sealed state, to a second position, in which the translating member releases the inlet seal assembly, toward the outlet when the outlet seat assembly is released. The sprinkler has a nominal K-factor greater than 17 gpm/(psi)1/2. In addition, a difference between a cross-sectional area of the casing tube and a cross-sectional area bounded by an outer perimeter of the translating member is more than 30% of the cross-sectional area of the casing tube.

Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a main body, the main body including a first set of seating members extending downwards from the main body; and a support arm extending laterally outward from the main body, the support arm includes a shaft oriented perpendicular to the main body, and a second set of seating members extending downwards from the shaft.

Abstract: A dummy head temporality replaces a sprinkler head in a sprinkler system. The dummy head provides for accurate alignment and sizing of a hole in a drywall and in relation to a sprinkler conduit in the sprinkler system. The dummy head is used to prevent breaking an actual sprinkler head while construction workers do an installation of a ceiling to be painted or covered by drywall joint compound of mud, which saves in service fees and redoing the location of the drywall hole for the inner ring to be placed in the drywall hole.

Abstract: A trampoline with hanging seat units that allows elastic ropes to be mounted easily, comprises a frame, leg tubes, a bouncing unit, hanging seat units and elastic rope rings. The bouncing unit is hung on the frame and comprises a piece of bouncing cloth and connection belts. The hanging seat units are connected with the connection belts and each comprises a body, a through groove penetrating through the body, a connection body, an extension section, and a clamping and abutting section extending towards the bouncing cloth. The body, the extension section and the clamping and abutting section of each hanging seat unit define a clamping space. Each connection belt penetrates through the corresponding through groove. The bouncing unit and hanging seat units are connected through the elastic rope rings. The ends of each elastic rope ring are arranged in the corresponding connection belt and clamping space in a sleeved mode.

Abstract: A trampoline or trampoline system including: a frame or other foundation; biasing means mounted to said frame or other foundation; and a plurality of jumping mats connected to selected first ones of said biasing means respectively above said frame or other foundation in side by side relationship, said selected first ones of said biasing means being arranged to bias said mats outwards to tension said mats, and said plurality of mats being operatively connected to each other along respective adjacent portions thereof, and selected second ones of said biasing means being arranged to bias said mats upwards; and wherein adjacent mats are connected to each other along adjacent portions thereof by selected third ones of said biasing means arranged to bias adjacent mats towards each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to assist with using a pendula seating device, said device comprising a spherical foot, a seating portion, a body being secured at a first end to said foot and at a second end to the seating portion and a position-measurement sensor being secured to said device. The invention also relates to a remote electronic object carrying out said method by the processing unit thereof, the remote electronic object also comprising output means and means ensuring communication with said seating device. Said electrical object also comprises a memory of programs comprising instructions of a computer program product the execution or interpretation of which by the processing unit causes the implementation of the assistance method.

Abstract: A weighted bag having an outer shell and a handle assembly. The outer shell has a plurality of panels and at least one of one of a pair of slots and a first end loop assembly and a second end loop assembly spaced apart from the first end loop assembly coupled to the plurality of panels. The handle assembly has a handle grasping member and a strapping assembly, the strapping assembly extending from the handle grasping member and interfacing with at least one of the pair of slots and the first and second end loop assemblies so as to couple the handle assembly to the outer shell.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an exercise device comprising a weighted head and a handle. In some embodiments, the exercise device may be essentially as shown in FIG. 1 and/or FIG. 2.

Abstract: An adjustable barbell or dumbbell or exercise device includes a handle device having a handle bar engageable into grooves of a number of weight members, the weight members each having two pivotal arms, a link pivotally connected between the arms, a hand grip disposed on the handle bar, and a number of plates disposed on the handle bar and rotated in concert with the hand grip, the plates are engageable between the weight members, and the plates each include an engaging element for engaging with the link and for moving the arms toward each other to engage with the handle device when the plates and the hand grip are rotated relative to the handle bar, and for anchoring a selected number of weight members to the handle device with the plates.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes two or more vertical rack members. Tracks on the rack members include an elongate carrier guide extending substantially along the length of the track and a notched retention bar. An accessory carrier, having an accessory removably mounted thereon, slides vertically along the carrier guide. A carrier lock is mounted to the accessory carrier at a pivot point and has a handle located on one side of the pivot point and a locking tip on the opposite side of the pivot point for selectively engaging a notch of the retention bar for securing the accessory carrier at a selected position. The carrier lock rotates between locked and unlocked positions. When locked, the locking tip is located within a notch and prevents the accessory carrier from sliding along the carrier guide. In the unlocked position, the accessory carrier can freely slide along the carrier guide.

Abstract: This invention relates to an ergonomic strap for weight lifting and fitness exercises, comprising a first strap for encircling a wrist, a second soft strap, facing the wrist, attached to the first strap, a third strap incorporating a Velcro fabric, attached externally to the first strap and a fourth strap secured to the first and third straps under an inclination of ?45 degrees; such an inclination precludes the portion of the fourth strap, facing a palm, during wrapping around a weight lifting bar, to form several consecutive loops, so that a succeeding loop does not overlap a preceding loop, thereby a helical wrapping is resulting; i.e. the inclination of the fourth strap at ?45 degrees, prevents a part of the fourth strap that is closest to the wrist, from overlapping itself.

Abstract: A pillared exerciser includes a pillar and an auxiliary bar stored in the pillar. A side surface of the pillar is provided with several auxiliary marks. The auxiliary marks include a pair of first auxiliary lines, a plurality of pairs of second auxiliary lines and a plurality of pairs of auxiliary signs. The first auxiliary lines are circumferentially extended on a central region of the side surface of the pillar. The second auxiliary lines and the auxiliary signs are circumferentially arranged at two ends of the side surface of the pillar. The auxiliary marks guide an exercising practicer to make motions of all parts of the body more exactly and effectively exercise the muscle that needs to exercise, thereby avoiding sport injuries. Besides, the auxiliary bar aids to satisfy the omni-directional requirement for exercising body and apparently improve the exercising effect.

Abstract: A large muscle exercise machine utilizes resistance to increase the effectiveness for a plurality of exercises performed by the user. The large muscle exercise machine includes a base frame, a support platform, a telescoping handlebar support, a handlebar, a first handle, a second handle, a first compression-adjustment mechanism, and a second compression-adjustment mechanism. The support platform is slideably engaged along the base frame to allow the user to position the support platform along the base frame. The telescoping handlebar support supports the handlebar. The first handle is rotatably mounted to the handlebar through the first compression-adjustment mechanism. Similarly, the second handle is rotatably mounted to the handlebar through the second compression-adjustment mechanism. The first compression-adjustment mechanism allows the user to adjust the resistance to rotation for the first handle.

Abstract: A method of printing on elastomer material and related article is provided, resulting in an epoxidized elastomeric (EEM) layer having a color image retained with high color density, high colorfastness, and low color migration, resulting in an image capable of rendering and maintaining sharp detail. The EEM layer is configured to be receptive of and to retain color dye(s), e.g., particularly via sublimation. To that end, the EEM layer has an epoxidized elastomeric material, compounded of an elastomer and an epoxy of a prescribed amount.

Abstract: An elongate mat has a surface upon which are located a plurality of indicia for guiding placement of one or more parts of a user's body when performing a plurality of yoga postures thereon. The anatomical measurements of the parts of the user's body determine the location of the plurality of indicia on the mat. There is also provided a method of performing exercises upon the mat, a method of forming a plurality of indicia on or in the mat, and a computerized system for manufacture of a mat.

Abstract: An accessorized yoga mat includes at least a mat including at least two configurations, a rolled configuration, and an unrolled configuration; a closure mechanism that secures the mat in the rolled configuration; and a carrying strap removably engaged to the mat and capable of supporting the mat during transport.

Abstract: A sporting towel mat for use on a support surface includes a fabric layer defining a first surface and a second surface, and only one single first anti-slip strip and only one single second anti-slip strip having a predetermined with and being attached on the first surface and the second surface respectively. The first anti-slip strip and the second anti-slip strip covers the first surface and second surface of the fabric towel incompletely so that the first surface and the second surface of the fabric towel has at least one part thereof exposed to form at least one first exposed part and at least one second exposed part respectively. The fabric towel is foldable with said first anti-slip strip and said second anti-slip strip.

Abstract: An exercise machine monitoring and instruction system for the movement of an element of an exercise machine by an exerciser and providing automated feedback to the exerciser to help improve the exercise in real-time. The exercise machine monitoring and instruction system generally includes an exercise machine having a movable element that moves between a first position and a second position in a reciprocating manner, a sensor that detects a real-time position of the movable element, a processor in communication with the sensor to receive the real-time position data from the sensor related to a position of the movable element and a feedback device in communication with the processor that provides real-time instructions to the exerciser on how to adjust their workout to achieve a desired result.

Abstract: An exercise bicycle includes an exercise bicycle base body (1), a U-shaped support (2), a handlebar (3), a left sliding rod (4), a right sliding rod (5) and a supporting plate (6), and is characterized in that the supporting plate (6) is located on a front supporting rod of the exercise bicycle base body (1) and disclosed on the U-shaped support (2) through the left sliding rod (4) and the right sliding rod (5), the U-shaped support (2) is fixed to the exercise bicycle base body (1) through screws, and the handlebar (3) has a left end and a right end separately connected to the left sliding rod (4) and the right sliding rod (5) through handlebar adjustment plates. The exercise bicycle has a simple structure, can be adjusted by a certain angle, and allows body builders to study, work or do other activities involving computer operations conveniently while doing exercise.

Abstract: A Body Lift Exercise Apparatus is provided which has a base frame member with a seat support member coupled thereon which moves upward and downward in a controlled manner. The apparatus also has a user engagement member which pivotally mounts to the front of the base frame member. The user engages the front portion of the user engagement with their thighs and pivots the leg engagement member in the downward direction. The back portion of the user engagement member will thus move upward, and it is coupled to the seat support member so that this upward movement produces upward movement in the seat support member. Therefore the downward pivoting motion of the front of the user engagement member will produce upward motion in the seat support member, and vice versa. This allows the user to perform exercise routines on the lower body muscle areas while in a relatively seated position.

Abstract: Apparatus for exercise the musculature and mobility of the joints in the neck wherein the apparatus comprises an upper part 4, a bottom part and a connecting element 3 connecting the upper and the bottom part, and wherein the upper part 4, the bottom part and the connecting element 3 defines a space in which the head of a user can be placed, characterized in that to the upper part 4 there is attached a cradle 5 in which the head of the user can rest and the lower part has attached a pillow for neck support 2.

Abstract: An exercise machine including a hinged frame configured to fold about a hinge axis in a closed position and to unfold to an open position when in use; the hinged frame including a user support platform supported by the hinged frame, a first pair of lateral tracks disposed under the user support platform, a first pulley disposed on a first end of the hinged frame, and a second end opposite from the first end; a first carriage movably coupled to the first pair of lateral tracks; a primary cable having a first cable end coupled to the first carriage, passing through the first pulley, and a second end coupled to a first handle; and a first resistance mechanism configured to elastically resist longitudinal movement of the first carriage by the user, wherein movement of the first handle by the user causes movement of the first carriage and deformation of the first resistance mechanism,

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing a back extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface and a pelvic stabilization pad having a lower back engagement surface, an input arm assembly interconnected by a first interconnection to a first resistance mechanism, the input arm assembly including a manually graspable mechanism and being arranged on the apparatus such that the input arm assembly is pivotable beginning from a start motionless position along a path of travel toward the pelvic stabilization pad under resistance exerted by one or both of the resistance mechanisms, wherein the first resistance mechanism is adapted to increase resistance as the degree of pivoting of the input arm assembly increases along the path of travel away from the start motionless position rearwardly toward the pelvic stabilization pad.

Abstract: An incentive spirometer medical device having a mouth piece protected by an enclosure when not in use and being able to be operated by one hand to open to access the mouth piece.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus is disclosed. The wearable apparatus includes: a sensor for detecting a motion of the wearable apparatus; and a processor for extracting a motion pattern on the basis of the motion detected by the sensor, comparing a preselected motion pattern with the extracted motion pattern, and counting the number of times of motion corresponding to the preselected motion pattern.

Abstract: A switchable intelligent fitness handle is disclosed. A processor (11), a movement posture sensor (12) and a touch sensor (13) are built in the handle (7). The movement posture sensor (12) and the touch sensor (13) are connected to the processor (11). Each handheld fitness equipment has a corresponding sensor, and a pin connector (16, 17, 18, 19) that is matched with the bayonet (15) of the handle and provided with a signal line. Thus, the goal of accomplishing a set of exercises with a plurality of handheld fitness equipments by using one same set of handles can be achieved. An intelligent fitness set containing the fitness handle is further disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for configuring an exercise machine to operate according to a predefined workout regimen are described. The exercise machine includes exercise apparatus portion that is controlled and configured at least in part by a computing system portion. The computing system receives an operator selection of a selected predefined workout regimen, and operator data including at least operator gender, operator height and operator age and the computing system retrieves parameter data to configure an exercise instruction that is part of the selected workout regimen. The parameter data is retrieved from a database that stores at least range of motion data and maximum weight data searchable by a cohort, e.g., gender/height cohorts or gender/age cohorts and converts the retrieved parameter data into settings data to configure corresponding portions of the exercise apparatus according to the configured exercise instruction.

Abstract: A resistance exercise system having, in certain embodiments, a DC power supply system, a DC motor connected to the DC power supply system, a drive section connected to a drive element, a resistance delivery element connected to the drive element, and an extractable exercise resistance delivery section, a predetermined variable resistance section intermediate the DC power supply system and DC motor, an electrical condition sensor, and a variable resistance section control in communication with the electrical condition sensor and the predetermined variable resistance section. In some embodiments, the resistance exercise system includes a computing facility providing the ability to configure the exercise system to provide predetermined static or variable exercise resistance during exercise, and for example, during a positive or negative exercise stroke. Some embodiments allow users to create and, if desired, display varying and complex resistance exercise routines with or without use of resistance weights.